Brazil: Wildlife & Waterfalls

Group Tour | General interest | Wildlife

11 Days & 9 Nights• From £2,645

Brazil is full of contrasting scenery,
fascinating history and distinctive
cultures, due to its African, European
and native influences. This tour offers
an outstanding introduction to the
highlights of Brazil, including the
seasonally flooded Pantanal wetlands,
considered one of the world's greatest
places for viewing wildlife, the thrilling
Iguaçu Falls and glamorous Rio de
Janeiro. A number of extensions are
available to explore further afield.

Standard group tour in brief

Fly from London to Brasilia, via Lisbon, with TAP
Portugal and transfer to the Windsor Brasilia for 1
night (regional connections available). (N)

Day 2: Fly to the Pantanal

Take a morning tour of Brasilia, famed for its
unique design and architecture. After the tour fly
to Cuiabà, gateway to the Pantanal and transfer
to Pousada do Rio Mutum for a 3-night stay.
This eco-resort occupies a picturesque location
between two lakes and features comfortable airconditioned
rooms. (B, D)

Day 3-4: Pantanal

Local shared excursions with naturalist guides,
including walks, boat trips and canoeing on the
lake. The relatively sparse vegetation of the
Pantanal facilitates the spotting of a variety of
wildlife including monkeys, caimans, capybaras,
giant anteaters, toucans, jabiru storks and
jacanas. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Fly to Iguaçu via Sao Paulo

Shared transfer to Cuiaba in time for your flight
to Iguaçu, via Sao Paulo. Stay 2 nights at the
Recanto Park Hotel. Upgrade to the luxurious
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, located within the
park, from £245. (B)

Day 6: Iguaçu

Take a full-day tour of the Argentinian and
Brazilian sides of the falls. The thundering waters
of Iguaçu are an amazing spectacle surrounded
by tropical forest. (B)

Day 7: Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Fly to Rio and transfer for a 3-night stay at the
Windsor Martinique Hotel, just a few minutes’ stroll
from Copacabana beach (Superior room). (B)

Day at leisure or take an optional tour of old Rio
or Tijuca forest, the world’s largest urban forest. (B)

Days 10-11: Fly to London via Lisbon

Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for an
overnight flight to Lisbon and on to London with
TAP Portugal. (B)

Meal basis

As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Locally escorted tour

This tour is led in each
destination en route by a local tour guide.

Standard tour

This tour is based in 3- and 4-star
accommodation.

Transfers and excursions in the Pantanal

These are organised by the lodge and are
therefore shared with other guests.

* Park fees

Entry fees at the Iguazú and Iguaçu
national parks are not included.

Private & tailor-made travel

This itinerary
can be taken privately on a date that suits you,
for which guideline prices are shown.
Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact
requirements. Please call 020 7808 6783 or email info@coxandkings.co.uk

Tour detail

Standard group tour accommodation

Recanto Park Thermas & Resort is a 4-star contemporary hotel located in Foz do Iguaçu, a few kilometres from the airport and a 20-minute drive from the Brazilian side of the falls. There are 195 comfortable rooms equipped with all modern amenities. The extensive leisure grounds of the hotel include outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, jacuzzi and football and volleyball pitches. The two restaurants serve regional and international cuisine and themed buffet...

A large modern hotel, the Windsor Brasilia is located in the most popular district of Brasilia. The hotel's rooms are comfortable, spacious and simply decorated. The hotel also has a gym and a long swimming pool with views of the city.
Features: 150 rooms, restaurant, Wi-Fi, gym, swimming pool.
Room amenities: Minibar, television,...

Located half a block from Copacabana beach, the Windsor Martinique Hotel is surrounded by some of the best restaurants, bars and sights in Rio de Janeiro. This good value 3-star property features a small rooftop terrace with outdoor pool and bar, as well as a restaurant serving Brazilian and international dishes.
Features: 116 rooms, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi.
Room amenities: Television, safe, hairdryer, minibar
The hotel is adding 11 new rooms to the annex building. The floor under renovation will be closed to guests. Works will take place Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, commencing in September 2015 and will be completed by early February...

Tour experts

Standard group tour flights

Upgrades & regional air connections

Regional air connections are available from within the UK. Please contact your travel consultant for current prices from your nearest city.
We can also arrange flights from overseas, simply give us a call to find out more.

Description

Departures between

Price (from)

TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Z)

01 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2017

£2345

TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Z)

01 Jul 2017 - 16 Aug 2017

£2195

TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Z)

17 Aug 2017 - 16 Dec 2017

£2345

TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Z)

17 Dec 2017 - 30 Dec 2017

£2195

Important information

If you choose to take the tour without flights arranged through Cox & Kings, please contact one of our travel consultants prior to booking the flights to ensure that you are aware of the tour timings and all the implications of not booking through us. We strongly advise you not to book flights independently of Cox & Kings if significant charges would apply in case of cancellation.

Standard group tour extensions

Ouro Preto2 Nights from £545

Explore the wonderfully preserved 18thcentury
town of Ouro Preto and its
outstanding baroque architecture from the
gold and silver rush days. The town is a Unesco
world heritage site and was once a centre for
the Brazilian independence movement.

Paraty2 Nights from £465

Surrounded by tropical forest and the sea,
the small colonial town of Paraty was once a
major port for the export of gold to Europe.
The historic centre has traffic-free cobbled
streets and beautifully preserved 18thcentury
buildings.

Salvador2 Nights from £425

Visit the colourful capital of Bahia and the former
capital of Brazil. Salvador is a city filled with
colonial architecture and famed for its African influenced
Brazilian traditions.

Day 1: Fly to Salvador via Lisbon

Fly to Salvador, via Lisbon, with TAP Portugal and
transfer to Casa do Amarelindo for 2 nights.

Day 2: Salvador

Morning tour of Salvador. Visit the colonial district
of Pelourinho and San Francisco church. Afternoon
at leisure. Optional evening Bahian show. (B)